Intern - QA Automation Engineering

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking an Intern - QA Automation Engineering in Bethpage, NY. You will join a highly skilled software development team to accelerate automation of end-to-end testing, aiming for 80% test coverage across broadband, video, and support tools.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will build tools that help our teams Go Fast and ensure software quality. The role offers a full-time co-op/intern opportunity from Jan 2027 to Jul 2027, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period each workday.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, Java, and C#.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Strong understanding of software methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with automating test cases.
• Ability to work with live production systems and protect production environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to our software development tools roadmap accelerating our development teams.
• Automate our end-to-end testing across products to 80% automated test coverage.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks; implement appropriate automation tools.
• Introduce capabilities for effective A/B testing of releases.
• Leverage tools to transform release processes and enable faster delivery to customers.
• Document and maintain knowledge base for developer tools and processes.
• Identify, document and track software defects and work with teams to resolve issues.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance testing practices and metrics.
• Monitor and report on quality metrics and analyze for improvements.
• Establish acceptance for key results indicated by our automation pipeline.
• Use prototypes for architecture exploration and act as automation advocate.
• Continue to make Optimum a Developer Friendly Environment.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

AWS

GCP

Test automation

DevOps

Tools

CI/CD tools

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Intern - QA Automation Engineering

Location: Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand: Optimum

Requisition #: 12526

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, andwe'reseekingdriven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

At Optimum, co-op/intern students work on real projects with real business impact.Participants gain hands-on experience, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to initiatives that help shape the future of connectivity, technology, and customer experiences. Students may work on meaningful projects, gain exposure to industry-leading technologies, partner with mentors, develop professional skills, and build networks across the organization.

• Full-time co-op/intern opportunity (Jan 2027 - Jul 2027)
• 30-minute unpaid lunch period each workday

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

Optimum is a leading provider of Mobile, Broadband (DOCSIS, Fiber) and Video services in the United States. The Product Development organization is responsible for the technology enablement and development of these technologies for our customers along with the tools used by our teams to support them.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Intern QA Automation Engineering will participate as part of a highly skilled software development team to accelerate automation of our end-to-end testing capabilities that improve productivity, drive efficiency, and ensure the quality and reliability of our software products.
We are looking for a passionate and engaged individual who is willing to take on the challenge of transforming software development at a Fortune 500 company and building the tools that will allow our development teams to Go Fast!

Responsibilities

• Contribute to our software development tools roadmap accelerating our development teams.
• Automate our end-to-end testing capabilities across all products including broadband, video, customer support and technician support tools to 80% automated test coverage.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage. Implement appropriate tools for automation.
• Introduce capabilities to do effective A/B testing of releases across test populations.
• Leverage developer tools and test automation to transform our software release processes and enable the development teams to get capabilities to customers faster.
• Contribute to a structured knowledge base that allows teams to create, maintain and extend documentation for all our developer tools and processes.
• Implement tools to identify, document and track software defects. Work closely with the development teams to resolve issues and ensure timely fixes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance testing practices, tools, and metrologies.
• Implement tools to monitor and report on key quality metrics including defect rates, test coverage and test execution progress. Analyze metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Establish and gain acceptance for Key Results indicated by our development pipeline and automation test frameworks.
• Use prototypes and proof of concepts as the primary tool for deep and detailed explorations of architecture and software designs.
• Go-to advocate for automation in the organization.
• Continue to make Altice a Developer Friendly Environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in variety of programming languages (Python, Java, C#)
• Experience with Google cloud or Amazon Web Services and their capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of software methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with the implementation and optimization CI/CD Pipelines.
• Experience with the automation of test cases.
• Good intuition for software design, actively looking to learn from other teams and projects.
• Experience with data formats and locality with performance considerations.
• Demonstrated experience solving performance and data issues by applying experience/knowledge.
• Completely comfortable working with live production systems, debugging issues and taking careful actions with protections against damage.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining corporate policies related to technology.

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $25.00 / hour. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity.

Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty